Chestnut Fund is located in Boston, MA. The organization was established in 2015. According to its NTEE Classification (T20) the organization is classified as: Private Grantmaking Foundations, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Chestnut Fund is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2022, Chestnut Fund generated $3.5m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 4 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $6.1m during the year ending 12/2022. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2020, Chestnut Fund has awarded 91 individual grants totaling $16,011,185. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990T
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
NONE - GRANT MAKING ORGANIZATION
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Jane Stein Trustee | 2 | $0 | |
Adam Stein Trustee | 2 | $0 | |
Gerda Stein Trustee | 2 | $0 | |
Alan Rottenberg Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Mott Philanthropic | 12/30/22 | $286,203 |
Goulston & Storrs | 12/30/22 | $148,636 |
Cambridge Associates | 12/30/22 | $114,841 |
Statement of Revenue | |
---|---|
Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $0 |
Interest on Savings | $0 |
Dividends & Interest | $1,540,720 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain on Sale of Assets | $1,894,830 |
Capital Gain Net Income | $1,894,830 |
Net ST Capital Gain | $0 |
Income Modifications | $0 |
Profit on Inventory Sales | $0 |
Other Income | $69,864 |
Total Revenue | $3,505,414 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc | $0 |
Other employee salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plans, employee benefits | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Taxes | $181,499 |
Depreciation | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel, conferences, and meetings | $0 |
Printing and publications | $0 |
Other expenses | $326,524 |
Total operating and administrative expenses | $1,163,070 |
Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $4,926,685 |
Total expenses and disbursements | $6,089,755 |
Balance Sheet | |
---|---|
Cash—non-interest-bearing | $9,860 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $3,207,180 |
Net Accounts receivable | $0 |
Net Pledges Receivable | $0 |
Grants receivable | $0 |
Receivables from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Net other notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Investments - land, buildings, equipment | $0 |
Investments—mortgage loans | $0 |
Investments—other | $41,141,163 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $52,696,026 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Mortgages and other notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $2,296 |
Total liabilities | $2,296 |
Over the last fiscal year, Chestnut Fund has awarded $4,926,685 in support to 25 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
---|---|
BALLOT INITIATIVE STRATEGY CENTER FOUNDATION PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $30,000 |
CENTER ON BUDGET AND POLICY PRIORITIES PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $540,000 |
COMMON GOOD IOWA PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $75,000 |
CONNECTICUT VOICES FOR CHILDREN PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $75,000 |
FAITH IN ACTION PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $75,000 |
HOPEWELL FUND PURPOSE: THE MOVEMENT INSTITUTE | $30,000 |